Marka Basile Email & Phone Number

Cardiff-By-The-Sea, California, United States

Grow sales for brands with product placement in relevant retail accounts, Brand Management, Marketing, and Management of products in distribution.

Encinitas

Represent brands for product placement, distribution, marketing, and brand management. Served as West Coast Regional Manager for iLevel Brands (Jan. 2014 - July 2016).Current National Brand Manager & Broker HealthSource International, Inc.NUCO - Innovators of Unique Coconut Based ProductsPast Brands Represented:Julian Bakery - The leader in Paleo & Low Carb Products. Bisogno di Pasta Fresca - Grain-free, Vegan Fresh Artesian PastaCheeky Monkey Peanut Butter PuffsNatural Twist Bakery1-2-3 Gluten Free Baking MixesFitzee Foods BarsCelsus Bio Intelligence Scar CreamSimply Shari's Gluten Free CookiesGot Snacks - Roasted Coconut Chips i Level Brands LinesFlapJacked Protein Pancake Mix Twinings TeaNatrol Vitamins & SupplementsArtisan Tropic - Plantain and Cassava StripsEvergreen Wheatgrass JuiceDr. Brew KombuchaVoss Artesian WaterDry SodaEvergreen Frozen Wheatgrass Two Leaves & A Bud TeaSolio OilsLaica Water FiltersCalifornia Food CompanyLaci Le Beau Diet TeasNow FoodsShen Men Health & Beauty SupplementsNubian Heritage Greener Ways Insect Repellant

Following a gluten-free diet can feel similar to being trapped on a remote island. We miss the simple things—a hot shower, a cold beer and well, yes PIZZA. For those of us who deal with this in our daily life, you know what I mean. We begin to obsess about our old favorites. In 2003 my family and I started a gluten-free diet. Pizza was the food my family and I longed for most. After trying several messy mixes from the market that were not only expensive, time consuming and fell short in the nutrition department, I thought there had to be a better way. By the summer of 2007 I set out to create a nutritious and delicious prepared pizza crust for families and health conscious people on-the-go. To most, it seemed like a crazy idea. “What is gluten?” and “Why should I avoid it?”. I pressed on knowing that I had a great idea and people would catch on. My family and I could not be the only ones with food intolerances and allergies.My journey for optimal health through nutrition has led to my exploration of this new destination we call Toovaloo. Today, I am happy to report, my family and friends have discovered a new, wonderful way of eating and many new favorites. We at Toovaloo Gluten Free seek to replace your beloved favorites with our tasty wholesome products and hope you find wonderful new favorites too. Our mission is to bring paradise back to your food with our great tasting, all-natural, gluten-free creations. Enjoy. *Toovaloo, our company name, is derived from Tuvalu, a remote island in the South Pacific, where visitors find a beautiful “paradise” filled with abundant choices for all.Marka HaackFounderToovaloo

I wrote articles on a variety of subjects for food trade magazines aimed at food scientist and food technologists.

• Manage existing sponsorship accounts• Client relations & management• Contracted prospective sponsors & presented event information• Negotiated deals and signed sponsors to event contractsEvent Coordinator for Microbrew Garden• Contacted and signed microbreweries to participate in the 3 day event • Coordinated and ordered supplies and equipment• Directed vendors and volunteer staff to carry out event day plans

Riverside, Ca

• Wrote weekly press releases and worked with local press to promote the market and generate attendance• Sold local businesses on participating in the event as vendors • Assisted staff to carry out event plans each week

Los Angeles

• Created marketing and public relations plans for intelligent database software products.• Pitched story ideas to data mining and database magazines• Wrote ad copy, product brochures, press releases, fact sheets, and pitch letters to targeted media